Combining graceful contours with robust design, this elegant cherry dining chair is the perfect companion to the hutch (GR-01048) and dining room table (GR-01052). A combination of graceful curves and robust design, this chair proves as sturdy and comfortable as it is attractive. To ease construction, the simple joinery is machined when the stock is flat�the graceful curves and tapers are added later.Featured in WOOD Issue 231, March 2015 ...

Contemporary yet comfortable, light in appearance but rock-solid, with seemingly complex yet simple joinery, this bench beautifully blends multiple contrasting elements. Taper the seat planks by resawing on the bandsaw or with a carrier jig at your planer. We'll show you how.Featured in WOOD Issue 227, September 2014 ...

This combo toy box and bench is a study in contrasting elements: the curved ends contrast with angled drawers. The industrial feel of the exposed-edge plywood contrasts with the polished brass hardware. The contrasting walnut drawer faces add a visual surprise upon opening the lid, while a secret drawer adds a literal one.Dimensions: 28-1/2"W x 20-1/2"D x 22-1/2"HFeatured in WOOD Issue 222, November 2013 ...

The classic raised panels on this tall-back bench help it fit into many decorating schemes. If you don't like the look of new construction—we bought our 32" oak door at a home center—you could build a pine bench with a recycled door from an architectural salvage dealer. Distressed and painted, it would fit styles from country to urban loft. Omit the drawer to create an open storage cubby, or forget the back/door completely and build just the bench.Dimensions: 36-1/8"W x 21-5/8"D x...

Inspired by the furnishings found in many neighborhood water holes, this cherry and ash set will serve well in a man cave or even on the patio if you bring it back inside when the party ends. The simple screw-and-dado joinery creates a solid, wobble-free table and chairs.Dimensions:Chair: 42-1/2" H x 20" W x 23" DTable: 42" H x 42" W x 42" DFeatured in WOOD Issue 215, November 2012 ...

Our version of this Arts & Crafts classic features straightforward construction with wide rails between the front and rear legs instead of numerous spindles, minimizing the amount of mortising. And it's easy to create the gentle curve of the wide arms by laminating 3/16"-thick strips on a simple from.Featured in WOOD Issue 212, July 2012 ...

Though it features elegant curves and a broad, solid oak seat, you'll be surprised at the simplicity of this bench's construction. To add an additional eye-catching design element, try replacing the seat with a natural-edge plank. If you chose the natural edged top, we've included the step-by-step process on how to machine your own.Featured in WOOD Issue 212, July 2012 ...

Zero in on one key feature of this chair: It has just two legs. And where those legs meet the rockers, it appears the joint would snap the moment an adult sat down. But David Dundas of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia design this chair with epoxied loose-tenon joints and reinforcing splines that make it stronger than its light appearance suggests.) Still down believe the joint will hole?Overall dimensions are 41" high x 23" wide x 44" deepFeatured in WOOD Issue 208, November 2011 ...

Build this sturdy bench in only a weekend. Then stain and seal it—or turn in into an "instant antique" with milk paint as shown here. This project is part of our Basic Built series. Building the bench requires only a tablesaw, sander, drill, and jigsaw.Overall dimensions: 36" long x 15" deep by 19" high.Featured in WOOD Issue 205, July 2011 ...

Combining elements from Federal, Chippendale, Early American, and Arts and Crafts, Master Furniture maker Tom McLaughlin designed this chair for WOOD magazine readers to be elegant without sacrificing comfort. Templates help you easily make the curved parts, and you can cut all the joints with a tablesaw, bandsaw, and mortise or drill press. When it's all done, fashion a comfy seat using our proven, easy-to-do technique.Overall Dimensions: 20" wide by 20" deep by 40" high.Featured in WOOD...

Authentic Arts & Crafts furniture once required advanced joinery skills. But you can assemble this bench using easy-to-make biscuit joints. If you're ready for a bigger challenge, follow our instructions to build it with real through-mortise-and-tenon joints.Overall Dimensions: 43" long by 20" deep by 28" high.Featured in WOOD Issue 200, October 2010 ...

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